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Posted on: 11 Feb 2026

Simpson Millar Child Care team supports Future Living Hertford to strengthen early legal safeguarding

Simpson Millar’s Child Care team has partnered with Future Living Hertford to strengthen early legal safeguarding for survivors of domestic abuse. The collaboration will provide specialist legal training for counsellors and trauma-informed drop-in advice clinics for service users. By helping frontline professionals recognise when legal support is needed, the partnership aims to ensure vulnerable individuals and families receive timely, joined-up support to improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

Posted on: 23 Aug 2017
Updated on: 04 Jun 2024

Care Proceedings and the Different Types of Child Court Orders

There are several different types of Court Orders relating to children which social workers can request, each with their own specific criteria, effects and time scales. Our Care Proceedings Solicitors outline the different types of proceedings a social worker may consider for your family.

Posted on: 25 May 2022
Updated on: 04 Jun 2024

Do Judges Always Agree With Social Workers?

If you’ve been told by Social Services that they’ve applied to Court because of concerns surrounding your child, you’ll likely feel worried. The views of Social workers form an essential part of the judge’s decision-making process, but their opinion won’t be the only one heard in Court.

Posted on: 14 Mar 2022
Updated on: 30 May 2024

Who will be at my PLO Meeting?

When you’re asked to attend a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting, also known as a pre-proceedings meeting, it can be stressful and upsetting. If you are invited to a PLO meeting it means that your Local Authority or social worker believes that the health, safety and wellbeing of your child is at serious risk. This meeting is your chance to try and work with the Local Authority and make changes to demonstrate that your child can be safe in your care.

Posted on: 24 Nov 2015
Updated on: 25 Apr 2024

Section 20 Explained – What it Means for Your Family

A Section 20 Agreement is a voluntary agreement. This is when social workers invite a parent, or person with Parental Responsibility, to agree to a child being taken out of their care and into another placement like foster care for a short period of time.

Posted on: 29 Mar 2022
Updated on: 03 Apr 2024

How Long do Care Proceedings Take?

You sometimes hear about families being involved in Care Proceedings. This is where the Children’s Social Work Services Department of a local authority look into the welfare of a child and ask the Court to decide what arrangements are best for that child.

Posted on: 21 Jul 2022
Updated on: 27 Mar 2024

What is Section 20 Accommodation and Can you Refuse to Agree to it?

A Section 20 is a voluntary agreement where social workers invite a person with Parental Responsibility to agree to have their child temporarily placed in alternative accommodation such as foster care. If a social worker has asked you to consider Section 20, you might be feeling worried about what happens next. It’s important you consider your options carefully before making any decisions.

Posted on: 01 Mar 2022
Updated on: 08 Mar 2024

What is a Supervision Order?

Under a Supervision Order, the Local Authority has a duty to befriend, advise and assist your child. This means social workers should make regular contact with your family and offer support and advice on resources. Supervision Order Reviews should also be held by the Local authority at least every three months.

Posted on: 07 Oct 2022
Updated on: 04 Mar 2024

What is a Child Protection Conference?

If you’ve been invited to attend a Child Protection Conference, you’ll probably have many questions about what the meeting will involve. In this article, we’ve broken down what happens, who will attend, as well as how a Care Proceedings Solicitor could help you.

Posted on: 04 Nov 2021
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

What Happens at a PLO or Pre Proceedings Meeting?

If social services are concerned about the welfare of your children and think they may need to go to Court, they will invite you to a pre-proceedings meeting, also known as a PLO (Public Law Outline) meeting.